Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) in Indonesia offers the overseas Priority Scholarship (IPS), which is one of the most generous fully funded scholarships for overseas students. It helps students at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels, and anyone from any country can apply.

UMS lets students apply without taking the IELTS test for the 2026 intake, which makes it easier for students from other countries to apply. This scholarship pays for tuition, living costs, housing, and other academic perks.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Indonesia
  
  
• University: Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)
  
  
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
  
  
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
  
  
• Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
  
  

Scholarship Benefits

The IPS scholarship offers full financial support, including:

• 100% tuition fee waiver
  
  
• Living allowance (monthly stipend)
  
  
• Free on-campus accommodation
  
  
• Health insurance
  
  
• Indonesian language training (if required)
  
  
• Registration and administrative fee coverage
  
  

IPS is one of the few Indonesian scholarships offering fully funded support across all study levels.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an international applicant (non-Indonesian citizen)
   
   
2. Good academic record in previous studies
   
   
3. Strong motivation and commitment to complete the degree
   
   
4. Must meet the academic requirements of the chosen program
   
   
5. No age limit for most graduate programs
   
   

Required Documents

• Passport copy
  
  
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  
  
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  
  
• Motivation letter
  
  
• Recommendation letter(s)
  
  
• Passport-size photo
  
  
• English proficiency proof (if available)
  
  
• Research proposal (for PhD only)

English Requirement – No IELTS Needed

Why is no IELTS required

UMS accepts a wide range of English proficiency options and understands that many international students may not have access to IELTS. Therefore:

IELTS is NOT mandatory

UMS allows alternative documents to prove English proficiency

What You Can Submit Instead of IELTS

You may provide any one of the following as proof:

• Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate – showing that your previous degree was taught in English
  
  
• Other English tests like TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo (optional, not required)
  
  
• UMS English Placement Test – taken after selection if needed
  
  

This makes IPS one of the most accessible scholarships for students who have studied in English-medium institutions.

How to Apply for The PS Scholarship 2026

Step 1: Prepare All Documents

Collect your transcripts, passport, CV, MOI certificate, motivation letter, etc.

Step 2: Submit Online Application

• Fill out the online IPS application form on the UMS international admissions portal
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• Upload all required documents.

Step 3: Application Review

UMS reviews academic background, motivation, and documents.

Step 4: Interview (If Required)

Some applicants may be contacted for an online interview.

Step 5: Final Selection

Successful students receive an admission letter + scholarship confirmation via email.

Application Deadline (2026 Intake)

Final Deadline: 15 May 2026

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered for the 2026 academic year.